Ink-well.



G. E. TANNEWITZ.

V INKWBLL.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 10, 1913.

1,1 1 6,758, Patented Nov. 10, 1914.

THE NORRfS,PETERS 60.. PHOTO'-LITHO.. WASHINGTON. D. C.

I UNITED s'rA'rEs PATENT OFFICE.

CARL EDWARD TANNEWITZ, OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGANZ. 1 I

INK-WELL.

Applicationfiled November 10, 1913. Serial No. 800,183.

a To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, CARL EDWARD TAN-KEWI'LZ, a citizen of the United States, re-. siding at Grand Rapids,Michigan, have vented certain new and useful Improve ments in Inkells,of which the following isa specification i M This invention relates toimprovements in' ink wells.

The main objects of this invention are F1rst-, to provide in an inkwell, an 1mproved receptacle holder which may be inserted in a hole orin a suitable support,j such as a desktop. Second, to provide animproved ink well in whichfthe'receptacle is effectively sealed.Third,to provide an improved cover for ink wellsiby means of which theink well is sealed and the parts are not liable to be affected bycorrosionQ Further objects, and objects I relating to structuraldetails, will definitely appear fromithe' detailed descriptionto follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and meansdescribed in the following specification. V v

' The invention is clearly defined, and pointed out in the claims, 1 e Astructure whichis a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of thisspecification, in which:

Figure I is a detail perspective view of a structure embodying thefeatures of. my invention, a portion of a support being shown, theclosure being shown in its open position. Fig. II is a perspective viewof the cover member. Fig. III is a perspective view of the receptacleholder removed from the support. Fig. IV is a detail vertical. sectionon a linecorresponding to line et4c of Fig. I. Fig. V is a. horizontalsection through the holder, on a line corre= spondingto-line 55,ofFigIV. Fig. VI is a perspective view of the closure member.

Fig. VII, is, a detail vertical section on! a- 7 linecorrespondingtoline77 of Fig;

In the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar partsthroughoutfthe several views, and the sectional views are taken lookingin the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing,- -1 represents a support suchas the topv of/adesk, or the like.

The ink well receptacle holder. consistsof a barrel or body portion 2formed of a;

. opening 14-;

form and having lugs 3 struck out from its sides; to engagethefsuppo'rt, as shown in F g. IV, the lugs being'fpointe'd and directedupwardly.

I The top piece of sheet metal rolled into cylindrical member 4 of the iholder, is proj vided, with an. outwardly projecting rim 5 at its upperendfadaptjed torest on the top of the desk or to be countersunk thereinas desired, and witl'ran inwardly projecting flange -6 at the bottomconstitutinga support for the ink'receptaele 7, thereceptacle I beingprovided" with an outwardly projecting Jfl'an'ge" 8 e at the top restingon tlie flange 1 as shown n Fig IV. The top'mem'ber .4 is, 1n practice,drawn or formed means of suitable dies.

The] rang e i sea asses and portionsflbet'wjeen the turned outwardly. toprovidethe securingltongues 9 which are arranged through} horizontalslots 7 in the 0 barrel and clamped to; secure the partstogether, asshownin Figs. III, VI and VII.

The edges of, the barrel are left freefand turned outwardly slightly toprovide spring support "engaginglmembers,there being a securing tongue[adjacent to each edge the barrel, as shown in F1g.;V.,

The cover member 10 is provided with a downturnedl flange-all at itsedge closely fitting within the top member 4 and Iembra'cing the flangeon the upper sne r tl r tacle 7. See Fig. IV.

The coverfmemberis provided with an upwardly offset cylindrical housing12. in I its top for the disk-like closure member-13.,

The top of thecover member is provided witha pen openingf'l while theclosure member is provided with "an opening 15.

adapted to be brought into register the 16 of theclosurei'memberprojects. The

.ends of the slot constitute stops forthe closure member.

The closure member issupportedand retained in its housing by the disk 18fitted into the flange on the ,cover member and restingupon theupper-{end} of the receptacle to seal thesame. Therclosuremember 13 ispreferably .formed} of non-corroding ma teriahhar'djfiberbeingpreferred, while the disk 18fis preferably formed .ofnon-corrodingmaterial, a p'arafiined or oiled cardboard being preferred,v This.eflectively: sealszthe j ters Patent is:

ink receptacle and the parts do not become corroded and therebydestroyed or rendered inoperative.

The disk 18 is provided with an opening registering with the opening 1ain the cover member. The lower end of the barrel 2 is preferably turnedinwardly, as shown, to assist in entering into the hole in the supportand also to provide smooth edges for the partsvwhich project intothe disk.

When it is desired to remove the receptacle, the cover is pushed out bypushing up on the bottom of the receptacle. lhe holder is effectivelyretainedin the desk or support so that it cannot be conveniently removedwithout the aid of tools."

My improved ink well is simple and economical in structure and easilyassembled in its support and projects but little above the top of thedesk even. when not countersunk. It is obvious that it can be readilycountersunk into the desk.

I have illustrated and described 'my improvements in detail in theembodiment preferred by me. I have not attemptedto illus trate ordescribe certain modifications in structural details, as, the disclosuremade will enable those skilled in the art to which my invention relatesto embody or adapt the same as conditions may require. I desire,

however, to be understood asclaiming my improvements specifically in theform illustrated, as well as broadly within the scope ofthe appendedclaims. j v Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new anddesire to secure by Let- 1. In an ink well, theYcombinati0n of areceptacle having an outwardly projecting flange at the top; a holdercomprising a barrel member; a top member having an outwardly projectingrim at the top and an inwardly projecting flange at the bottom arrangedwithin said barrel member and outwardly turned securing tongues formedfrom said flange, disposed through slots in thebarrel member, thereceptacle being arranged within the holder with its flange resting onthe bottom flange of said top member; a cover member having a downturnedflange at, its edge telescoping into' said top member and embracing theflange of the receptacle, the top of said cover member having a centralcylindrical closure housing offset upwardly therefrom, said housinghaving a slot in one side and a hole through its top; a disk-likeclosure member having an openingadapted to be brought into and out ofregister with said opening in said cover as it" is rotated in saidhousing, and a finger piece disposed in said slot in said housing, theends of theslot constituting stopsffor the finger piece; and a disk"fitted within said cover to retain the closure disk in its housing andhaving an openingtherein registering with said opening in said covermember. a

2. In an ink well, the combination of a receptacle having an outwardlyprojecting flange at the top; a holder comprising a barrel member; a topmember having an outwardly projecting rim at the top and an inwardlyprojecting flange at the bottom arranged within said barrel member andoutwardly turned securing tongues formed from said flange disposedthrough slots in the barrel member, the receptacle being arranged withinthe holder with its flange resting on the bottom flange of said topmember; and a cover member having a downturned flange at its edgetelescoping into said top member and embracing the flange of thereceptacle, said cover member having an opening in its top.

3. I11 an ink well, the combination of a receptacle having an outwardlyprojecting flange at the top; a holder comprising a barrel member; a topmember having an outwardly projecting rim at the top and an inwardlyprojecting receptacle support and lntegral securmg tongues disposedthrough slots n said barrel member; a cover 'member having a downturnedflange at its edge telescoping into said top member and embracingtheflange of the receptacle, the top of said cover member having acentral cylindrical closure housing offset-upwardly therefrom, saidhousing having a slot in one side and a hole through its top; adisk-like closure member having an opening adapted to be brought intoand out of register with said opening in said cover as it is rotated insaid housing, and a finger piece disposed in saidslot in said housing,the ends of theslot constituting stops for the finger piece; and a diskfitted within said cover to retain the closure disk in its housing.

4. In an ink well, the combination of a receptacle having an outwardlyprojecting flange at the top; a holder therefor comprising a cylindricalmember having supports engaging said receptacle flange; a cover having adownturned flange at its edge telescoping into said holdermember andembracing the flange of the receptacle, the top of said cover memberhaving a central cylindrical closure housing offset upwardly therefrom,said housing having a slot in one side and a hole through its top;adisk-like closure Copies of this patent may be obtained for acylindrical closure housing olfset upwardly therefrom, said housinghaving a slot in one side and a hole through its top; a disk-likeclosure member of hard fiber having an opening adapted to be broughtinto register with said opening in said cover member and a finger piecedisposed in said slot in said housing, the ends of the slot constitutingfinger piece stops; and a disk fitted within said cover member to retainthe closure'disk in its housing and resting upon the top of saidreceptacle to seal the same, said' disk being formed of moisture proofcardboard, all coacting for the purpose specified.

.6. In an ink well, the combination of a receptacle; a holder therefor;a cover member having a downturned flange at its edge telescoping withsaid holder and having an opening in its top; a disk-like closure memberof non-corrosive material having an opening therein adapted to bebrought into register with said opening in said cover member rotatablymountedon said cover member; anda disk fitted within said cover memberflange to' retain'the closure disk and resting upon the top of saidreceptacle to seal the same, said disk being'formed of noncorrosivematerial and having an opening therein registering with said opening insaid top, allcoacting for the'purpose speci- 7 In anink well, thecombination of a receptacle; a holder therefor; a cover member having adownturned flange at its'edge telescopingwith said holder, the-top ofsaidcover member having a-centr al cylindrical closure member housingoffset upwardly therefrom and having a holein its top; a disk-likeclosure'member having an opening adapted to be brought into registerwith said opening in said cover; and a disk fitted into and carried bysaid cover flange to retain the closure disk in its housing and havingan opening therein registering with said opening in said cover top.

8. A holder for ink well receptacles comprising a barrel member formedof a piece .of sheet metal rolled into cylindrical form;

outwardly projectingrim at the top and an s a inwardly projectingreceptacle supporting flange at the bottom arranged within said barrelmember and having securing tongues formed from said flange and turnedout- Wardly and disposed through slots in the barrel member whereby thebarrel is sup ported; and a cover member having adownturned flange atits edge telescoping into said top member so that the edge-of the coveris substantially flush with the top; 1:

flange of thetop member. 10. A holder for .ink well receptaclescomprising a barrel member formed of a .piece of sheet metalro-lled intocylindr'icalfform; a cylindrical top member having an inwardlyprojecting receptacle supporting flange at the bottom arrangedwithinsaid I barrelmember; and having integral securing tongues arrangedthrough slots in the barrel 7 member; and a cover having a downwardlyprojecting'flange at its edge telescoping into I said top member. s c11. A holder for inkwellreceptacles comprisingabarrel member formedof apiece of 1 sheet metal rolled into cylindrical form, 'a cylindrical topmember towhich said barrel member is-secured,-a covermember having a ,la i with said top member, the top; of said cover member having a centralcylindrical closure member housing offset upwardly 'there'from'downturned flange at its edge telescoping and having a hole in its top,a disk-like closure'pmernber having an opening adapted to be broughtintoregister with said opening in said cover, and a disk fitted intosaid cover flange against the underside of thecover to i retain theclosuredisk inits housing and I having an opening therein registeringwith said opening in said cover top.

12. A holderfo-r ink well receptaclescom-v prising a barrel'member-formed ofa' piece of sheet metal rolled into cylindricalform, acylindrical top member having an outwardly projecting flange at the top,said top member and barrelm'emberbeing provided with coengaging tonguesand slots whereby they are secured together, a cover member having adownturned flange at its edge telescoping with said topmember so thatthe edge of the cover is substantially flush with the I flange of thetop member, a disk-like closure member, and a retaining disk fitted intosaid cover flange to retain the closure disk. In witness whereof, I havehereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of twog witnesses. 1

GARL'EDWARD TANNEWITZ. a s1 1 WVitnesses:

JOSEPHINE W. TANNEWITZ,

THERESA CRYDERMAN.

five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents.

Washington, D. G. i

